Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Bulls giving Gar Forman a contract extension despite fan criticism?
Forman still has the trust and loyalty of the Reinsdorf family. Michael Reinsdorf and Forman are very close friends along with their wives, and Jerry Reinsdorf is a hands-off owner focused on the White Sox.
What were some of Gar Forman's recent mistakes as Bulls GM?
His recent failures include the midseason Thunder trade that only yielded an injured Cam Payne, his obsession with Doug McDermott that didn't work out, not trading Pau Gasol at the deadline, and numerous underwhelming draft picks since Jimmy Butler in 2011.
Did the billboard campaign calling for Forman's firing have any impact?
No, the billboard had zero impact. Bulls ownership doesn't care about fans' opinions of the front office, and the money donated to that GoFundMe campaign was essentially wasted.
Is Doug Collins' hiring as senior advisor a sign that Forman might be fired?
No, Collins is just there to reaffirm the decisions made by Forman and Paxson. His hiring doesn't signal any change in Forman's job security.
How did the Bulls look in their first preseason game during the rebuild?
The young Bulls looked promising in their winning preseason debut against New Orleans. The new core of players showed they might not be totally hopeless despite the rebuilding situation.